The pandemic is likely to mean restrictions for everyone but that doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy the memories of Christmases gone by with a visit to some of our favourite shopping places.
Let’s start with Lermans which was in the Palmers Arcade at one point and at Holmeside.
We featured it in 2018 when it stocked 2,500 different toys that year to appeal to all tastes.
Popular dolls such as the Bionic Woman and the Six Million Dollar Man were on sale. There was Yogi Bear, Emu, Action Men and Nookie Bear.
But what are your memories of it? Take a look through our photo selection and see if it triggers your memories.
1. Enjoying their time in the store
These youngsters looked like they were having a wonderful time in the store in October 1977. Does this bring back happy memories? Photo: se
2. Flashback to the 1970s
Lermans was in the spotlight in 1977 when its huge range of toys was on show. Mastermind and the Batmobile were on the shelves. Photo: Sunderland Echo
3. Palmers Arcade
A November 1970 view of Palmers Arcade including Lermans. Do you remember browsing round it when it was in the arcade Photo: SE
4. Get on board with the memories
Sales assistant Martin Senior with a selection of skateboards outside the shop in Holmeside in 1977. Photo: se